Finding the Third Proportional to 120,258 and 259,773
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Solution
The third proportional to 120,258 and 259,773 is: 561,143.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
120,258 : 259,773 = 259,773 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
120,258/259,773 = 259,773/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
120,258x = 259,773 × 259,773 - Step 4: Simplify right side
120,258x = 67,482,011,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,482,011,529/120,258 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 561,143.64
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